Railroad profits rise while farm output soars in 1939 report
November operating income rose to 27T versus 631,458 a year earlier. Police seek Ford sedan stolen from Orma Bennett in North East. Agriculture department reports 1939 farm production up nearly 50 percent from 1929 42 pre drought era, cropland at 325 million acres. Warming urged city merchants to beware of counterfeit checks by Patricia Dedion alias Mary Looms. Rex Theatre announces seven prize drawings of $25 each this week. Mrs. G A Cooley injured by wringer. Firestone Tire sales near 160 million in year ended Oct 1st. WY Grant Co to open large store in Cleveland. Pittsburgh sales up 10.2 percent for week ended Dec 16. University of Pittsburgh reports 50 week gross up 6.7 percent. Auditor General pays 93 394 to school districts including 528 to East Mead township. Milk weighers renewals deadline Dec 1. Labor market shows 12.05 percent of unemployed finding work in October. Local residents react to illness and social news amid city conditions.
Sunday School Programs in Two City Churches Friday
Sunday School superintendents announce Christmas program plans in two Corry churches. Presbyterian and Methodist services feature a long list of recitations songs tableaux and nativity themes performed by primary junior and intermediate departments with many named participants and a pageant titled Tioupe of Joy.
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Corry
Mary Helen. Curtis
Wonder
Virginia ‘Pay
Jesus
Charles McCray
Jeanaette Gapwell
Waterhouse
Dorothy Wallace
Edward Slagle
Dorothy Pat
Jterson
Luelle
Sonny Beckwith
Robert Scott
Helen Shearer
John Rozelle
Sara
Myra Lou Heerlein
Coletta McClintock
Sally
Dickinson
Clarence Wallace
Leona Willams
Juunior
Oy Ie Ofethodist
Joan Bennett
Perry Hillburg
NA Chia
Gionni Chis
Betsy Lops
Christmas Tully
Beverly Rauscher
Evelyn June Anderson
Donald Chapman
Doris Hille
James Kelly
Lila Bewley
Janice Dithsm
Jimsue ‘Krone
Sylvia Cassell
Eddie Krone
Larry Bubb
Leonore Ross
Melvin Bewley
Jon Davison
Marilyn Ingram
Carol Mae Briggs
Junior Choir
Doris Lillie
Dolly and I
Patty Perry
Nancy Chapman
Larry Cassett
Intermediate Department
Umlor Choir
Estranged husband held as maleal witness in murder case
Philadelphia December 61 Q 5 Rebel 43 civilian storekeeper at government arsenal testified as a maleal witness in the confessed slaying by Mrs Tillietre Jan 39 of their 20 month old son. Rebel said he lived with her as common law wife for about two years prior to October 16 1996 when he left after a reconciliation with his wife.
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Philadelphia
Government Arsenal
Tillietre- Jan
Ims
Trelan
Hiss
Farm Calendar and Tips From Penn State Extension
Penn State College extension specialists offer advice on turkey size based on weight and guests, growing family vegetables for a balanced diet, winter planning for next year’s garden, wood fuel comparisons, removing unsightly trees with sodium arsenite, grain weevil fumigation at low temperatures, and the abundance and value of apples for nutrition and diet.
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Pennsylvania State College
Penn State
Jsay Extension
Perm
Judge Kitts to swear in five reelected New York officials
President Judge Miles J. B. Kitts will preside at a 10 a.m. oath ceremony in council chambers. Five reelected city officials will be sworn in by Judge Kitts, including Mayor Charles B. Barber and around swearing in Councilmen Harry Klebes and Gale Ross. Frederick Hagerty and Alfred Ichechner will also take oaths as city treasurer and controller.
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Ease
Miles JB. Kitts
New Yea
Charles B. Barber
Tesdlay
Baker
Sitts
Harry Klebes
Gale Ross
Francis Hagerty
Alfred Ichechner
Aaim
Two Officials Say Reno Toll Bridge Not Needed
Two county commissioners testified at a Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission hearing that the old Reno Bridge is unnecessary and offers little public convenience. They said tolls could be discontinued without harming users, while Reno Bridge Company officials pressed for toll collection and continued operation.
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Reno
Franklin
Board of County Commssioners
Reno Bridge
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Court House
Fred Gates
St. Waller
Gunbon
Examiner
Norman Dilley
Edmond , Breene
Reno Bridge Company
Tsibe
Wint Ne
Examiner Diller
My Cubbon
Cubbon
Sthuctiwe
Lls
Detective Donahue and Powers Wyatt End 27 Years in Fire Police
Complete service milestone noted for Frie police. Detective Donahue, head of the detective division, may be promoted to captain of detectives as a vacancy opens. Patrolman Wyatt also retires after 27 years.
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Frie Police
BRIL
Willan Donahue
Dimes Powers Wyatt
Cliy Pbline Department
Hfomday
Donahue
George Christoph
Te | Department
Loose Scores Fifth Round Knockout in Maryland Bout
Billy Loose former Penn State boxing star scored a fifth round knockout over Jimmy Jones of Baltimore before 2 00 persons at the MeL Inn. It was his 12th win of the professional career.
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Philadelphia
Penny State
Jinuny
Baltimore
Markets Stock Quotations and Price Listings
United Press reports Pittsburgh markets with salable cattle hogs sheep and calves prices and ranges. Live stock shows steady to higher trends and produce figures include apples cabbage lettuce onions and potatoes with varying district prices and lot sizes. A separate New York summary notes steel advances and stock quotations with notable moves by American Smelters Midland Steel and others.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Canon
Baldwins
Rome
Colin
Ariz
Tye Bergs
Marie Greene
N.C. Ponty
Univer
New York
Ste¢l
Afr
International Paper
Midland
Ralls
Bendix Aviatlere
Ao&o
Wale Golr
Brad Paramounk
Warner Brod
Westingtoure
Woolworth
Youngstown S&t
N.Y
Chirk Aero
Arkansas Gas
Berglee J
Carnegie Metals
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Orma F.bennett
North East
Corry Puller
Agriculture Department
Patricia
Dedion
Mary
Meadville
Dan Caldwell
Rex Theatre
Miis
West South Street
Pormes
G. A. Cooley
Firestone ‘Tire and Rabble Co
Cleveland
WY. T. Grant Co
Center Street
Ohio City
Euclid Avenue
University of Pittsburgh Bureau of Business Research
Warren R. Hoh
Pennnsylvania
Commission Cal
Late Labor and Industry Department
Protik
Boc
Kelehe
Agiinie
Helene Pas
Willam J. Amagies
Pennsylvania
Ieee
Chris Holl
Kitts
Colusa
Cal
Great Britain
Pursex
Bay of Bengal
Theodora Roosevelt
Minnesota
W. Grand-Duke
THE
Bracken-Keating Company
Morticians
North Center St
Phillips
Fatta Jewelers
Toy Lands
Grant
Lanston's
Ward's
Dial
Erie
Milner’s Grocery
Cor, Duane and Worth Sts
Besson
Gerry
Starr
Wiggers Auto Body
Christensen Motors
Dodge
Salee & Service
Plymouth
Autot
Hira
Jones Garage
Worth Street
Clymer
Clymer, N
Powell’s
Kendall Service
Stewart Warner
Tor Smill
Tharge Borstorff Atlantic Station
Esso, Station
Essolene
Greyhound
Superior Cleaning Co
Steen
Solmiering
Worcestier
Mess
Giswarions
Westminster
Belgian Congo
AVER
Nichols
Brigham
S. Center
Corry Evening Journal
HEALY
Corry Hyening Journal
Davis Radio Lab
Alvin Bennie
Sylvania Radio Tubes
F. Brockman
Rawleigh
Hartman
Dept
PNL
Chester
Mele
Carpenter
Satterlee
Johnson Street
Lata
Trip
Erle
Miami
Tih
Des
Dick" Green
Danny Sheers
Robert Long
Roy Rickerson
Barlow Poultry Farm
Sugar Grove
Drobnece
Barry W. Jewell
la Us
Widension
B. Drake
R.D
Lim
Spring Street
O. W. Guffman
Newmansville
Cnnnie Wood
Clarion County
Kori Messinger
Columbus
Ghild's
South Street
Bull
Rowe's Gruenhouses
Wayne St
Jewellas
Abex Feed & Sted
Spencer's Cash
Orae
Tae
Thompson & Bibow
Maple Products
Washington St
Post
Findley Lake Road
Windsor
Wynnle Aining
Ak Bill
Winsor Trust Company
Washington
Rl & Joe
E. Main
J.B. Patterson
Juilehil
Bose
Smaill
Celestia
Elta Doane
Eita
Dom Tate
Wayne
Hn County
Register of Wills
Ee Coun Pennsylvania
Lucille
Bronson
Westality St
Waller H. Stots
Cameron Bulking
Curry
Murphy
Oakview Park
Warerin
Jake Allen E
Tbbhiy
Glante
Aivision
Felder
Bratley Ansell
Catholic G
Jahoya, Gorne
Clacumton
Guy de Vike
Uritirawnn
United Biate
Philar
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